2015–16 NHL season facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 2015–16 NHL season |
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| League | National Hockey League |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Duration | October 7, 2015 – June 12, 2016 |
| Number of games | 82 |
| Number of teams | 30 |
| Regular season | |
| Presidents' Trophy | Washington Capitals |
| Season MVP | Patrick Kane (Chicago) |
| Top scorer | Patrick Kane (Chicago) |
| Playoffs | |
| Eastern champions | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Eastern runners-up | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Western champions | San Jose Sharks |
| Western runners-up | St. Louis Blues |
| Stanley Cup | |
| Stanley Cup champions | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Runners-up | San Jose Sharks |
| NHL seasons | |
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← 2014–15 |
2016–17 → |
The 2015–16 NHL season was an exciting year for ice hockey fans! It was the 99th time the National Hockey League (NHL) had a season. Thirty different teams played against each other. The regular season ran from October 7, 2015, to April 10, 2016, with each team playing 82 games.
What Happened in the 2015–16 NHL Season?
This season featured many thrilling moments and big wins. Teams battled hard to make it to the playoffs and compete for the Stanley Cup.
Who Won the Stanley Cup in 2016?
The 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs started on April 13, 2016. After many intense games, the Pittsburgh Penguins won the championship on June 12. This was their fourth time winning the famous Stanley Cup trophy!
Canadian Teams Miss the Playoffs
Something unusual happened this season: none of the seven teams based in Canada made it to the playoffs. This had only happened once before in the league's long history, back in 1970.
